Online shopping fraud: Karnataka Upalokayukta gets old clothes parcel instead of razor blade
The delivery agent reportedly denied responsibility and advised Justice K.N. Phaneendra to contact the online shopping company, stating that the logistics firm was not connected to the contents of the parcel.
Karnataka Govt Reviews Proposal To Host IPL Opener In Bengaluru, Cabinet To Take Final Call
Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth: The Karnataka government on Thursday held a high-level meeting with representatives of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and senior officials to discuss the proposal to host the IPL inaugural match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. A final decision will be announced after the State Cabinet meeting in the evening. The meeting, chaired by Home Minister G. Parameshwara at Vidhana Soudha, assumes significance as the iconic stadium was barred from hosting matches following the June 4, 2025, stampede during celebrations of RCBs maiden IPL title, in which 11 people lost their lives. Among those present were Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Tushar Girinath, DGP and IGP M.A. Saleem, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Commissioner Maheshwar Rao, Home Secretary K.V. Sharath Chandra, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad, the KSCA Secretary, and RCB office-bearers. Addressing the media after the meeting, Parameshwara said discussions were held on implementing key recommendations of the retired Justice Michael DCunha Commission, constituted to probe the stampede. We have directed KSCA and RCB to implement the major recommendations. They have already begun compliance in several areas, he said. He added that the Cabinet would take a final call on permitting matches in Bengaluru. The Cabinet entrusted the Home Ministry with holding consultations and reporting back. I will brief the Cabinet this evening, after which an official announcement will be made, he said. Parameshwara noted that stakeholders had addressed short-term recommendations and initiated steps on infrastructure-related and long-term measures. As per tradition, the IPL season opens at the home ground of the defending champions. Since RCB won the trophy, the inaugural match is proposed at Chinnaswamy Stadium. They have sought government permission in this regard, he said. A committee headed by GBA Chairman Maheshwar Rao, with representatives from the police, PWD, Health Department and other agencies, had examined the issue. Its report was received and deliberated upon during Thursdays two-hour meeting. The Home Minister said some recommendations relate to infrastructure upgrades such as gates, walkways and holding areas, while others involve immediate non-infrastructure measures including ambulance deployment, availability of doctors and triage facilities. They have informed us that steps have already been taken on these fronts, he said. On accountability in the event of any untoward incident, Parameshwara clarified that responsibility would lie with the event organisers -- KSCA and RCB. Can the government take responsibility? he asked. He reiterated that while short-term measures have been completed, medium and long-term works are underway. Some will be completed before the match, possibly by March. Others, such as demolition and reconstruction of certain sections, will take longer, he said. On accountability in the event of any untoward incident, Parameshwara clarified that responsibility would lie with the event organisers -- KSCA and RCB. Can the government take responsibility? he asked. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Cabinets decision later in the day is expected to determine whether cricketing action returns to the Chinnaswamy Stadium for the IPL opener. Article Source: IANS
Farmer's body urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to press Centre on MSP law, loan waiver
Farmers' body SKM has urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to push the Central Government for key farmer demands. These include a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price for all crops and full procurement. The organization also called for a complete farm loan waiver and climate compensation for farmers.
'No CM talk at AICC, leadership will take call whenever they find suitable': DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed speculation about a leadership change, stating no discussions on the chief ministerial post occurred during his meetings with Congress leaders. He emphasized the party's focus on its broader vision and goals, with senior leaders to make decisions at an opportune time.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against puja at Ladle Mashak Dargah on Mahashivaratri
A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma said Article 32 of the Constitution cannot be invoked by the petitioner when the issue is pending in the Karnataka High Court
MLA withdraws plea from Supreme Court with liberty to apply for regular bail
Have States gained from the 16th FC? | Explained
What have been the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission? What taxes are shared between the Centre and the States? Why did the last Commission revise vertical devolution to 41%? What had industrialised States such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana demanded?
Resort Politics Again? Siddaramaiah Loyalists Set For Australia Tour In Latest Karnataka Power Play
Siddaramaiah defended the legislators' right to travel, emphasising that the state should not interfere if individuals choose to vacation using their own financial resources
Pace Digitek to set up 250 MW solar PV power project for KREDL
Pace Digitek has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development (KREDL), a Government of Karnataka Undertaking, for the development of a renewable energy project at Pavagada Solar Park.
Oh, those losses to Karnataka!
For city cricket buffs, Mumbais recent Ranji Trophy quarter-final loss brought back painful memories of their losses in 1973-74, 1981-82, 1982-83, and 1986-87 seasons
Karnataka bandh today: Schools to function normally, districts on alert
Schools in Karnataka will operate as usual on Thursday despite a Bharat Bandh called by labor unions. While the Department of School Education and Literacy stated schools will not be affected, mid-day meal workers are backing the protest. District officials are tasked with convincing them to refrain from joining, with schools instructed to make alternative arrangements if they participate.
Bengaluru road rage: Man sits on car bonnet after dispute, dragged for 1km
In a jaw-dropping scene on Old Airport Road, a goods vehicle operator clashed with a car driver over a minor fender bender. Upset over the incident, the truck driver perched himself on the car's hood, only for the enraged car owner to speed off, dragging him for a whole kilometer before he could break free.
A US-returned techie, Rohan Chandra Bhat, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents in their Bengaluru villa. Driven by desperation to fund his new venture, Rohan reportedly stabbed his retired navy captain father and dentist mother after heated arguments over financial support. Neighbours alerted authorities, but the couple was declared dead at the hospital.
Telehealth making sexual care more accessible for women, queer individuals
Consumer panel roasts eateries over service charge, warns of penalty of up to Rs 50,000
SC verdict shields Karnataka from massive payout in irrigation projects
Masked man tries to steal cash from ATM in Bengaluru, flees
Power disruptions today, tomorrow
With rare disease treatment stalled, children left in limbo
Man steals from house of aunts employer, arrested
Paw-licy in the works: GBA plans caps on pet dogs & breed guidelines
Karnataka Revenue Department makes plea to High Court
The Revenue Department has made a proposal to the Karnataka High Court, urging it to take up auto entry of court orders in RTCs on the lines of revenue courts
In a ruling reinforcing fair trial rights of the accused persons in criminal cases, the Karnataka High Court has directed a trial court to defer cross-examination of a prime witness in a murder case till the examination of remaining witnesses to prevent exposure of the defence strategy that may enable other witnesses to tailor their testimony
ORDI to organise Racefor7 on February 22 to create rare disease awareness
Almatti backwater levels delay arrival of migratory birds
Leopard spotted in Sherewad village triggers panic
Gold loan firms must hand over stolen property to police: Karnataka high court
Mesolithic skeleton find puts Tekkalakote on archaeological map
Sangeetotsava from Feb 13 as part of Shivaratri festival
Over Rs 3 crore deposited in Mantralaya hundi in 21 days
Fake Aadhaar land scam busted; sub-registrar held
Six grand stages, 10 Lakh visitors expected at Hampi Utsav-2026
Dharwad Set To Dive Into A New Sporting Era
Kalaburagi police arrest thieves, seize gold & cash worth Rs 16.2 L
Garbage plagues empty sites on busy Karwar road
Satellite tracking, patrols to shield govt temple land from encroachment
DKS brothers talk change of chief minister with Kharge, Venugopal
Congress MLAs foreign tour plan sharpens Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar faultlines
MP Lahar Singh Siroya pushes for Crafts Village near Channapatna
Karnatakas Nali-Kali programme to phase out, 25,000 schools to have single-grade system next year
Egg prices drop by Rs 1.5 in Bengaluru as seasonal trends take effect
2 minor girls die as school bus driver, fleeing after hitting auto, rams scooter in Bengaluru
General strike: Close to two lakh workers expected to participate in Karnataka
Drug-free Karnataka is our aim: Home Minister Parameshwara
BMTC to set up EV battery swapping stations at bus terminals across Bengaluru
The BMTC has identified multiple locations across the city, including Shantinagar, Domlur TTMC, Malleshwaram, Yelahanka New Town, Nagarbhavi and Vidyaranyapura, with spaces ranging from 120 to 250 sq. ft.
10 stolen bikes worth 3.5L recovered, two juveniles held
Cant you ask anything other than leadership change? asks Siddaramaiah
Farmers will burn copies of Indo-US trade deal on February 15
Midday meals likely to be disrupted as Anganwadi and MDM workers extend support to strike
K-RIDE distributes insurance certificates to project-affected families along BSRP Corridor-2
Too few psychologists for Indias mental-health push, says study
The study published in the Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology flags gaps in licensing system
Nationwide tech outage disrupts UPI payments at Bengaluru metro ticket counters
Sub-Registrar, eight others booked for questionable land transactions
Water to be released from Kabini dam to fill up tanks for ten days a month
Campaign launched to make Mysuru child marriage-free district
Restore 20% weightage in teacher recruitment for B.Ed
Karnataka Govt Revokes Cabinet Rank To BJP Leader, Out Of 54 Corporation Chiefs Granted Same Status
The decision comes amid criticism over horticulture development corporation chairperson BD Bhukanth's ministerial status, granted on February 7, under a Congress government
Docs, paramedics undergo training in aero-medical services
The Fellowship in Aero-Medical Sciences (FAM) programme prepares medical professionals to deliver advanced life-saving interventions in helicopters, aircraft and hostile pre-hospital environments
Snehal R. takes charge as Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad
Hassan court convicts three under POCSO Act
Umashrees solo play Sharmishthe to be staged on Feb. 14
Ex minister and actor Umashrees solo play Sharmishthe will be staged in Hubballi on February 14.
MP presses for full-fledged Passport Seva Kendra in Mysuru
Says the current Post Office Passport Seva Kendra operates with limited capacity and does not offer Tatkal services; submits memorandum for PSK to External Affairs Minister citing surge in demand
Kalaburagi police crack two burglary cases, recover valuables worth 16.22 lakh
Newborns body found in garbage dump; FIR registered
3,000 students enrolled in SWAYAM courses, says VC
Hampi Utsav 2026 from February 13
UNESCO World Heritage Site gears up for grand cultural celebration
Police in Shivamogga get new navy blue peaked caps
Bharat Bandh 12th February: A nationwide bandh on February 12, 2026, is set to disrupt services across India, with Karnataka anticipating partial but significant impact. Educational institutions, transport, and banking services may face closures and delays as over 30 crore workers participate in the strike, protesting new labor codes and other government policies.
G. Kumar Naik said the simultaneous fall in production and productivity indicated structural stress in the sector, and warned that policy inconsistency was undermining domestic farmers
Workshop on stopping immoral trafficking for officers in Shivamogga
M.S. Santhosh, member-secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, has stated that human trafficking incidents occur for five major purposes: sexual exploitation, bonded labour, child labour or begging, and the forced removal of human organs
Man Survives On Leaves For 10 Years In Karnataka Forest, Sports Six-Pack Body
He says he observed monkeys and learnt what leaves to eat and what not. He walks a great distance inside the forest everyday and does a couple of exercises that he already knew.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced a February 12 meeting to decide on M Chinnaswamy Stadium's clearance for cricket matches. The decision hinges on the Karnataka State Cricket Association's compliance with safety requirements following a fatal stampede last year. A committee is reviewing the KSCA's adherence to the Justice Cunha Commission's report and safety recommendations.
Karnataka Government Employee Steals Gold, Cash From State Minister's Office
A Karnataka government employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing a bag containing gold ornaments and cash from the office of Byrathi Suresh, the state Urban Development and Town Planning Minister.
Ethanol Allocation Framework Needs Review as Capacity Expands: BIEPA
New Delhi [India], February 11: The Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association (BIEPA) has drawn attention to the potential implications of an interim order passed by the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court on ethanol allocation, noting that it highlights the need for a balanced and consultative approach to sustain India's independent ethanol production ecosystem.
Environmentalists oppose proposed tunnel road on the stretch
Karnataka Bank Q3 PAT rises 3% to Rs 291 cr
Karnataka Bank reported a 2.5% increase in standalone net profit to Rs 290.79 crore, on a 0.51% decline in total income to Rs 2,522.35 crore in Q3 FY26 compared with Q3 FY25.
Kept asking him to come back: Parents of Bengaluru techie shot dead in Canada targeted attack
A 37-year-old Indian tech professional, Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar, was tragically shot dead in a brazen daylight attack in Toronto. His family in Karnataka is devastated, having repeatedly urged him to return home. Investigators are treating the incident as a targeted attack, with no arrests made yet. The killing has sent shockwaves through the Indian diaspora.
Sonata Software Achieves AWS Premier Tier Status in the AWS Partner Network
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 11: Sonata Software (NSE: SONATSOFTW) (BSE: 532221), a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, today announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner status in the AWS Partner Network (APN).
Karnataka Bandh February 12: Karnataka braces for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Thursday as trade unions protest the Centre's four new labour codes, which they argue weaken worker rights. The strike is expected to disrupt banking, transport, and daily services across the state, with residents advised to plan ahead for potential delays and closures.
Karnataka Woman Fakes Kidnapping, Injuries. She Wanted To Study In A City
The student had initially told police that the car's number plate was covered with cloth, three masked men were involved, and that her bag was taken away by the kidnappers.
In a heartfelt visit, Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara expressed condolences to the family of Chandan Kumar, a tech professional whose life was cut short in Toronto. He reassured the devastated parents that the return of their son's body to India is anticipated within three to four days.
At Nalwar, she inspected several government institutions, including the Raitha Samparka Kendra, Primary Health Centre, anganwadi, residential hostel and the nadakacheri (government office), and reviewed the functioning of various departments
The investigation revealed that the accused sold the victim for 3 lakh and confined her to a room in a brothel, where the latter was subjected to sexual exploitation
Relief to lakhs: Bluru added to 50% HRA exemption list in I-T draft rules
Premium pours trump price pain as Ktaka excise revenue booms
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia's appointment as KSDL brand ambassador sparked controversy, with critics questioning the choice of a non-Kannada speaker. The government defended the decision, citing merit and business strategy, highlighting the brand's wider market reach beyond Karnataka. Bhatia unveiled 57 refreshed products, aiming to boost KSDL's global presence.
Karnataka Bank consolidated net profit rises 2.55% in the December 2025 quarter
Total Operating Income decline 1.02% to Rs 2220.05 crore
In addition, 1,280 cases have been registered under the Karnataka Police Act against individuals disturbing public peace
